Photo Credit: Congresswoman Mary Miller, Illinois 15th Congressional District.
For Immediate Release
Rep. Miller Introduces the Love Them Both Act to Prevent Abortion Coverage Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the Love Them Both Act. The legislation seeks to block the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights from interpreting the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to include coverage for abortions or related services.
“The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was meant to support new mothers and their children—not fund the destruction of innocent life,” said Congresswoman Mary Miller. “Allowing abortion under this law directly contradicts its purpose. My bill will restore its original intent, protect unborn babies, and stand for the sanctity of life.”
“The Biden administration’s radical expansion of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act has twisted a law meant to protect expectant mothers into a tool forcing employers to facilitate abortions, directly contradicting its original intent to support women who choose to carry their pregnancies to term. I’m proud to support Rep. Mary Miller’s Love Them Both Act, which stops this regulatory overreach by ensuring pregnancy accommodations support life, not end it, while ensuring the PWFA returns to its intended purpose of helping pregnant workers continue working safely as they prepare for childbirth. No one should be forced to choose between their conscience and complying with federal law. This legislation accomplishes just that,” said RSC Chairman August Pfluger.
This legislation is also supported by the Eagle Forum, Family Research Council, American Principles Project, Moms for America, and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America.
Congresswoman Miller currently serves as Chair of the Congressional Family Caucus and sits on the House Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and House Administration.
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